humanity

Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.

Can We Do Anything About Our Eroding Freedoms?
Freedom has been won and lost a million times over thousands of years. Small groups and large groups have attempted to define and implement freedom. Everyone you ask will assure you they can tell you what freedom is. Unfortunately, as with all things, every person has a different opinion, making a "one size fits all" definition of freedom nearly impossible. There is a plethora of components that people agree on, but no two people will ever agree on every aspect.
By Bonita L Peterson3 years ago in The Swamp
Should Trump Run Again?
This is not a trick question or a trick answer. Pull up almost any website on the Internet these days and you’re likely to see an ad asking: “Should Donald Trump run again” Some ads will include the words “Should Donald Trump run for President again?” while others will not.
By Ken3 years ago in The Swamp
Before you vote(My Deepest Trauma in America)
Dear America, friends, family, teachers, relatives, collages... Before you vote– Or anything– THINK! Please--THINK, ok….
By Meghan LeVaughn 3 years ago in The Swamp
You Are Part of an Unofficial General Strike
There’s been a lot of talk about a phenomenon where people came out of the pandemic, went back to work, and promptly quit their jobs.
By Tree Langdon3 years ago in The Swamp
Sacheen Littlefeather and the 1973 Oscars
On Tuesday, March 27, 1973, the 45th Academy awards took place. This was marked by many big events, including two African American women being nominated for the best actress award for the first time. However, it seems that a pivotal moment has slipped through the cracks for the person involved.
By James Howell3 years ago in The Swamp
American Society Wants The Sick And Tired To Die
I am sick a lot. Simple colds will knock me out for days or weeks, forcing me to pick up the pieces afterward. I have gotten into the habit of expecting gaps of fatigue and illness. I have had trouble being a "productive" member of society for years, and truthfully only exist right now because I have a robust support system.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
Shifting Power Configurations in the Syrian War
After 11 years of brutal civil war in Syria, the country has witnessed crucial changes in terms of power control and the onset of a humanitarian crisis. Yet, a lack of definite control by any powers on the ground continues in the absence of any signs of hope for possible resolution. Following the revolution outbreak, Syria became a destination and a sanctuary for radicals from around the world to implement their extreme beliefs, while direct and indirect military support to the regime and opposition powers has prolonged the civil war for more than a decade.
By diyar ali tili3 years ago in The Swamp
Indiana lawmakers approve abortion ban
After weeks of contentious debate, the Indiana state legislature has passed a bill that will ban abortion in the state. While the bill has been met with widespread condemnation from both sides of the political spectrum, it appears to have passed with the support of Governor Eric Holcomb. This bill will now go to the governor’s desk for signature, and if he signs it into law, it will become the first abortion ban in the United States to be implemented at the state level. This ban has already sparked large-scale protests and legal challenges and is likely to cause severe disruption to the state’s health care system. Stay tuned to this blog for updates on this highly controversial story as they unfold.
By Vector3 years ago in The Swamp
The dragon slaying boy eventually became a dragon.
First, what is a person? Man is an animal. The long evolutionary history is destined that humans have countless instincts that cannot be violated, because humans are animals. Freud believed that all human behavior is for sex, or more deeply, for gene transmission. His theory has far-reaching influence, although he has influenced most of the literary and art circles, and created a large number of artists and great writers, using this theory to liberate waves, this is a digression. Around 1960, his theory was shown to be incomplete, only partially correct. In addition to the instinct of gene transmission, people also have many instincts such as laziness, convergence, coughing, venting emotions and so on. Human behavior, including culture, economics, and sociology, is ultimately animal behavior.
By Derasom3 years ago in The Swamp
Is This How The World Works, Or Am I Just Crazy?
I just went downstairs this evening, into the walk-in basement I live in, and was greeted by the war news on TV. The housemates were huddled together on the couch, listening to the reporter’s narrative of the explosions that occurred in Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 Ukrainian civilians. Everyone around me had been commenting on this issue for weeks now, yet their opinions all sound the same:
By Shalin Thomas3 years ago in The Swamp
Bourgnew's Political Declaration
Our nation will be a nation that will be one of creed and many faiths. A nation that will embrace humanity and not divide for meaningless disputes. We believe in freedoms, we believe in hope, and we believe in loyalty. We were founded on principles that are rooted in the goodwill of humanity. We were founded on unity and humanity. Our nation will forever live in its values guided by its innate principles. We will refuse discord and dissension. We will refuse division and divisiveness. Equality and equity are evident in the truest democracy. No one is above the law in the purest republic. We hope for a nation that is conscious of its duty to humanity, a nation that is conscious of its gifts, and a nation that defends its rights. We seek not to invade others' will or create an empire. We seek not to violate rights and freedoms but to avail ourselves in the grace of unity, humanity, freedom, and liberty, and to do so perpetually. We seek the participation of every able citizen to choose the path of their nation, to choose the destiny of their nation, and to choose to follow without constraint.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous4 years ago in The Swamp
On The Fence: Abortion
The Begining: The first time I heard about the idea of abortion was in high school. I can't remember for the life of me which course it was in, but it was sometime during the transition from grade 11 to grade 12. The whole discussion was not even entirely pro-choice-centric. But amazing about China's one-child policy, and how that had led to many prospective parents 'choosing' to get a sex-selection abortion. Undeniably, I was not very impressed with the idea of abortion.
By onthefence4 years ago in The Swamp